What is the best way to junk your car?
If you are wondering what to do with your junk car, get rid of it, don’t hesitate and sell it. One thing you should understand is that selling a junk car is not like selling a normally operating vehicle or truck. A junk car is old and dysfunctional meaning it has fewer options as compared to a regular operating vehicle. Therefore a junk car cannot make the same amount as a proper working vehicle.
When selling our junk car, we must ensure that we get the best price possible from it. One thing you should have in mind is that even the shabbiest junk car has raw materials and therefore any junk car is not worth nothing.
The determinants of the price are:
Weight- The weight of the junk car scrap metals and steel determine the price of the car. It’s important to note that the price of each metal varies as some metals are more valuable.
The demand for parts– If the car parts can be quickly sold, then you will receive a higher price. And if the demand is low, then you’ll get a lower price.
But to get top dollar from the junk, you should consider the following steps:
- Sell the parts individually. Selling off the parts separately makes the junkyards jo easier and allows to recoup more of the car’s value.
- Drain the fluids to avoid being charged by the junkyard.
- Rather than having it towed for you, drive it yourself.
- Mention everything including the rust and corrosion and broken parts. Honesty plays a significant role in pricing the junk car.